How's It Going to Be

Third Eye Blind

About How's It Going to Be

"How's It Going to Be" is a song by the American rock band Third Eye Blind. It was written by Kevin Cadogan and Stephan Jenkins. It was released in November 1997 as the third single from their self-titled debut album. The song deals with the trauma of the ending of a relationship and how the transition from friends to acquaintances is a brutal one. It reached number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's second consecutive top-ten single. In Canada the single peaked at number six, and in Iceland it peaked at number 32.  


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2006
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I'm only pretty sure that I can't take anymore
Before you take a swing
I wonder what are we fighting for
When I say out loud
I want to get out of this
I wonder is there anything
I'm going to miss
I wonder how it's going to be
When you don't know me
How's it going to be
When you're sure I'm not there
How's it going to be
When there's no one there to talk to
Between you and me
Cause I don't care
How's it going to be, How's it going to be
Where we used to laugh
There's a shouting match
Sharp as a thumbnail scratch
A silence I can't ignore
Like the hammock by the
Doorway we spent time in, swings empty
Don't see lightning like last fall
When it was always about to hit me
I wonder how's it going to be
When it goes down
How's it going to be
When you're not around
How's it going to be
When you found out there was nothing
Between you and me
Cause I don't care
How's it going to be
And how's it going to be
When you don't know me anymore
And how's it going to be
Want to get myself back in again
The soft dive of oblivion
I want to taste the salt of your skin
The soft dive of oblivion oblivion
How's it going to be
When you don't know me anymore
How's it going to be, How's it going to be
How's it going to be

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Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind is an American alternative rock band formed in the early 1990s in San Francisco. The songwriting duo of Stephan Jenkins and Kevin Cadogan signed the band's first major label recording contract with Elektra records in 1996 resulting in two multi platinum albums. The band's lineup changed in 2000, ending the songwriting partnership of Cadogan and Jenkins. The band's current lineup consists of Stephan Jenkins (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Brad Hargreaves (drums, percussion), Kryz Reid (lead guitar) and Jon Pancoast (bass guitar). more »

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Written by: Kevin Cadogan, Stephan Jenkins, Arion Salazar

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"How's It Going to Be" is a song by American alternative rock band Third Eye Blind.
Release Date
It was released as the second single from their self-titled debut studio album in November 1997.
Chart Performance
The song has been a big success. It reached number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 13 on Canada's RPM Top Singles chart. It also climbed to number 2 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Song Genre
The song can be classified as alternative rock, post-grunge and power pop.
Music Video
"How's It Going to Be" official music video was directed by Nigel Dick. It showed the band performing on the moon, reflecting the feelings of melancholy and seclusion in the lyrics.
Song Meaning
The meaning behind "How's It Going to Be" is about detachment and the song was written about the fear of losing a person.
Lyrics
The lyrics were written by lead vocalist Stephan Jenkins and songwriter Kevin Cadogan. The lyrics describe a dwindling relationship and the desire to know how future interactions between the two parties will be.
Songwriters
Stephan Jenkins and Kevin Cadogan, the songwriters, have received accolades for the song's lyrical depth and composition.
Legacy
Even after more than 20 years since its release, "How's It Going to Be" remains one of Third Eye Blind's most popular and enduring songs.
Live Performances
"How's It Going to Be" is one of Third Eye Blind’s staple closing songs for live shows.
Commercial Usage
The song has also been featured in numerous advertising campaigns and soundtracks and has been covered by several artists.

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